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OY08 SRU

2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,496 mi
Last recorded31,496 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-713,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SRU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-7
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 31,496 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 28,456 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 28,456 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,616 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 25,616 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 18,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 18,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,172 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 18,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,152 miles

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 17,152 miles

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 15,411 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 15,325 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 6,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 1,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 854 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-7?

Based on 5,145 MOT tests across 611 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
611
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Drive chain excessively loose 100
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 82
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OY08 SRU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 13,804 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 SRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY08 SRU registered?

OY08 SRU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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